Barry was assistant to the late Ted Herrington, Head of Design Technology and together they built the old cricket scoreboard.

Barry will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him at the school.

We are conscious that some people from his time at school may not be in contact with us and we would ask if you could pass on this information to those that you know.

As is the usual practice, we would like to place an obituary for him in the 2023 OI Journal and would be very grateful for any stories or memories you may wish to share which we could put together for the publication. Please address any contributions to me through oldipswichians@ipswich.school.

With best wishes,

Nicholas Allen

OI Chairman

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I have fond memories of Mr Askew as he was always very approachable and a helpful hand when things weren’t going right with your wood working which was more often the case.

The masterpiece that was the scoreboard mechanism was amazing with all these chains moving overhead. I found it fascinating over the hours spent in the box and probably my inspiration to  go on to be an engineer.

Steve Marshall (OI 1978-85)

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I was saddened to hear that Ted Herrington had died and also Barry Askew.  Both of them were influential in my school career and taught me many skills that have stood me well in life.

James Broadway (OI 1968-75)